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‘The Mother’ is Netflix’s latest algorithmic hit

'The Mother' is the latest movie that feels as if it’s designed to be half-watched.

On Jun 8, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Review: ‘The Flash’ is no match for ‘Spider-Verse,’ telling a similar story with far less style

Dogged by Ezra Miller's scandals and a slew of cynical fanservice cameos, this belated DC spinoff is fun but unremarkable.

On Jun 7, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Not having HBO Max kept Ronald from ‘Jury Duty’ from being screened off the show

'Parks and Recreation never came up, and I'm really glad I didn't mention it because I never would have been cast.'

On Jun 5, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

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What will happen to ‘Succession’ Twitter?

'I hope people know how absolutely strange succtwt is.'

On Jun 1, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Studying for the HBO Max test’: TikTok user tries to sign in to Max—and is faced with ridiculously difficult puzzles

It went from counting partially-covered dice to an audio quiz.

On May 30, 2023 by Olivia Hebert

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All our thoughts about the ‘Succession’ finale

'I'M THE ELDEST BOY!'

On May 30, 2023 by The Daily Dot Staff

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Why you need to watch ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

A movie's existential crisis has never felt more relatable.

On May 28, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Review: Halle Bailey’s talent clashes with soulless VFX in Disney’s lackluster ‘Little Mermaid’

This overlong remake is no match for the original animated film.

On May 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Willow’ is the epitome of the latest streaming purge

The final image of 'Willow' is a fitting—and frustrating—encapsulation of streaming’s recent pitfalls.

On May 25, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Everyone hates the new HBO streaming service, ‘Max’

'HBO Max is now Max,' but nobody knows what 'Max' is.

On May 24, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix says it’s finally cracking down on U.S. password sharing

Will Netflix walk this back again?

On May 23, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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Is Harry Styles and ‘Selling Sunset’ the best new pop culture crossover?

To open with Harry Styles’ former home in the sixth season is frankly a coup. 

On May 19, 2023 by Kerensa Cadenas

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MCU fans are worried about why Disney+ is releasing all episodes of ‘Echo’ on the same day

Is Marvel failing to promote its first deaf, indigenous hero?

On May 18, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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With ‘Bupkis,’ Pete Davidson addresses those internet theories

Really, 'Bupkis' is about Davidson’s relationship to fame and the internet. 

On May 18, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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Did ‘Frances Ha’ pioneer the girlfailure?

The eponymous protagonist of this 2013 indie film is the spiritual precursor to our favorite women who suck.

On May 17, 2023 by C.S. Harper